ATA highlights obsolete regulations that may need to be addressed

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently announced to the U.S. Department of Transportation nine rules that are either outdated, obsolete or onerous.

For example, one rule states that drivers are required to notify their employer of non-parking related traffic convictions, which is an requirement by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). However, the ATA argues that this regulation is no longer valid because of the creation of databases like the Commercial Driver License Information System

"The trucking industry understands the need for sensible regulations, particularly when it comes to safety," Bill Graves ATA president and chief executive of operations said. "However, as this list demonstrates, we must constantly review those regulations to make sure they continue to make sense."

Safety managers may wish to enroll their drivers in CSA 2010 compliance training to help teach operators the new rules and regulations that impact the industry.

According to the FMCSA, the federal government engaged in more than 9,000 compliance reviews in 2010 . Moreover, state authorities conducted nearly 6,100 during the same time period.

ATA highlights obsolete regulations that may need to be addressed

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011